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passed away at home in Reno on November 1, 2013, surrounded by family, after a 20 month battle with cancer. Van was born in Hanford, CA, and he and his family lived in a variety of places growing up: Hanford; Saudi Arabia; Tripoli, Libya; Minden, NV; San Jose, CA; Las Vegas, and settled in Reno in 1966.
Van was a Nevada All-State football player in 1970 and 1971 and graduated from Hug High School in 1972. He married the love of his life in 1985, and together they raised four sons in Reno: Garye, Bryce, Bryan, and Matt. Van was a member of Teamsters Local 533, and he and his wife Brenda owned a janitorial service in Reno for 17 years.
Friends and family remember Van as a man with a tender heart for people he loved, and he had a weak spot for animals needing a good home. He was a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hiking and fishing.
In addition to his wife and sons, Van is survived by his sister, Sheila Twichell Norton of Kirkland, WA; and grandchildren Kayden, Brody, Maddilan, Keegan, and Kylee.
Memorial donations can be made to the Nevada Humane Society.
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larry pfeifer
November 13, 2013
sorry to hear of his passing.it is truly a loss to all who ever got to know him. to anyone who didnt get to know him , that was a loss as well.
my condolences
George Sperry
November 12, 2013
Van was one of the greatest team mates ever. So intimidating on the football field. But a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. My deepest sympathy and condolences to family and friends. Van you will be missed buddy..
Debbie Backlund
November 11, 2013
Van was a friend for many years. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and all of his family.
Clay and Debbie Backlund
tim thurber
November 11, 2013
Had the pleasure of getting to know Matt while he and my son Jess were team mates at McQ ..... if the old adage that the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree applies - then Van must have been a hell of a guy - my condolences to the Twichell family
Scott Fedinic
November 11, 2013
Van was one of the best friends one could ever have.I was truly fortunate to have known him. My condolences to all family and friends. He will be missed by all.
Ralph Houk
November 9, 2013
Sorry for your loss! We are thinking of you and our hope and prayers are with you all! Our deepest sympathy, Ralph and Joannie Houk
steve cook
November 9, 2013
had not seen van since high school, but i'll remember him as one of the toughest, nice guys you'll ever meet.
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